Buying request hub makes it simple, with just a few steps. Magnificent and rare carved oak sword rack of lieutenant general sir william bellairs. The large blade had incredible cutting power but was cumbersome to use. Today were going to take a look at a fraudulent, artificially aged sword made from a universal swords reproduction of this famous sword, popularised largely by bernard cornwells richard sharpe. Unkindest cuts the three most famous british sabres of.
Swords from 1788 to the 1912 pattern including infantry, artillery, cavalry, scottish regimental, east india company and indian army. The sabre was lighter and easier to use than its heavy cavalry counterpart, the pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword, which had a less scientific design. This 1796 heavy cavalry sword blade is made from tempered high carbon steel. Note that, unless specifically authorised by the purchaser, all final sale prices are withheld. In contrast to the high levels of criticism directed at the 1796 heavy cavalry sword, the sword adopted at the same time for the british light cavalry received more.
The 1788 pattern heavy cavalry sword 1788p hc remained true to earlier styles, and could be described as an all around backsword, except it was much longer than the infantry carried. Thick, straightbladed and powerful, the 1796 sword could cleave through foes with abandon from horseback. Pat 1796 british heavy cavalry sword, ex tower ex peter dale of pall mall arcade london with scabbard. Heavy cavalry sword vs light cavalry sabre sparring on foot. A 1796 pattern heavy cavalry officers dress sword, made from 17961821. Buy the british heavy cavalry sword 1796 pattern for sale from our uk store.
Original british napoleonic pattern 1796 light cavalry. The british 1796 pattern heavy cavalry sword was it bad. The british 1796 heavy cavalry sword was copied from the austrian pallasch sword of 1769 in their heavy cavalry regiments. Shop for our range of british and french military swords for army, navy and raf. It performed well enough to become a stalwart of the era, but would be replaced in 1822. An original and rare british waterloo period 1796 pattern heavy cavalry troopers sword. It performed well enough to become a stalwart of the era, but would be replaced in.
The pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword was adopted due to the failings of its predecessor, the 1788 pattern sword. The 1796 heavy cavalry sword was based on the austrian 1775 pattern sword and was used by british heavy cavalry regiments such as the. A rare royal regiment of horse guards sergeants sword, a 1899 pattern cavalry troopers sword. British heavy cavalry sword 1796 pattern buy military swords. Pattern 1796 light cavalry sword royal armouries collections. Pattern 1796 light cavalry saber the oakeshott institute. Unlike the very effective 1796 light cavalry pattern sword, the 1796 heavy cavalry troopers disc hilt sword was a brute of a weapon. Most cavalry troopers used the blades like bludgeons and the guards as brass knuckle. The utility of the 1796 pattern light cavalry saber influenced the design of both the 1803 model light infantry saber, and its eventual successor, the 1821 model light cavalry saber. Pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword the battle of waterloo royal. British pattern 1822 infantry officer sword, william iv product price is not. Each would cut its own distinct swath through napoleonic history.
It is based on the modifiedshortened spear pointed versions of the 1796 heavy cavalry sword. Find the cheap pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword, find the best pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword deals, sourcing the right pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword supplier can be timeconsuming and difficult. Circa 1800, 1796 pattern heavy cavalry troopers sword this excellent condition blade is a decent example of the 1796 heavy cavalry sword, this sword has very clear markings, its leather washer has stayed in place leaving the blade in a wonderful state. Circa 1800, 1796 pattern heavy cavalry troopers sword. In good overall condition, a guaranteed authentic, scarce 1796 pattern british heavy cavalry troopers sword by dawes of birmingham, hatchet point, langets and disc guard intact. British army, royal navy, and scottish swords and sabres. British heavy cavalry sword 1796 pattern general reeve. There was also the pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword.
However, it is broad and the hilt construction is robust. Shown with both the light dragoon and the new land it requires a wider stock to carry. The british 1796 pattern light cavalry sword the napoleon series. Pattern 1796 british heavy cavalry sword armor venue. The very long blade was usually about 37 inches 940 mm, but examples exist of up to 39. Antique swords for sale in the uk buying and selling. Prior to 1788, regiment colonels were permitted to purchase whatever swords they saw fit for their troops, paid for from a. Pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword the battle of waterloo. The pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword was the sword used by the british heavy cavalry and kings german legion. Iron beaked hilt with wire bound leather grip, and in iron scabbard with key hole throat opening. British light cavalry sabre 1796 pattern buy military.
A robust backsword, the model 1796 cavalry sword was regarded as too heavy for delicate, gentlemanly swordsmanship which was precisely why the regiments. British regulation pattern swords for sale from west street antiques, sword dealer in the uk. It played an especially notable role, in the hands of british cavalrymen, at the battles of salamanca and waterloo. Antique swords for sale from sword dealers in the uk. Along with its light cavalry counterpart, the 1796 pattern heavy cavalry sword was the first standardised sword used by each arm of the british cavalry. The sword was used by all regiments of british heavy cavalry life guards, royal horse guards, dragoon guards and dragoons throughout the peninsular war 180714 and during the waterloo campaign. The pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword was the sword used by the british heavy cavalry lifeguards, royal horse guards, dragoon guards and dragoons, and kings german legion dragoons, through most of the period of the revolutionary and napoleonic wars. Get authentic, historically accurate german officer swords, naval swords, and a variety of cavalry swords on sale at. The blade is decoratively engraved, which possibly indicates that. Buy the british light cavalry sabre 1796 pattern for sale from our uk store.
Some sources describe this as a heavy sword, while others seem determined to proove how light it was. The first opposite ringed scabbard came out of this process along with a slightly shorter blade. Antique british cavalry swords for sale from evenstar swords. It was john le marchant, a cavalry officer who had already designed the 1796 light cavalry sabre, saw the austrian sword in action during the low counties campaign from 179395. The pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword was the sword used by the british heavy cavalry lifeguards, royal horse guards, dragoon guards and dragoons, and. I figured it best to compare it to a couple of other swords to. A georgian 34 34 inch pipebacked blade with prominent 12 12 inch false back edge, in very good condition. A robust backsword, the model 1796 cavalry sword was regarded as too heavy for delicate, gentlemanly swordsmanship which was precisely why the regiments of dragoons, life guards and royal horse guards liked it. This is one of the most famous british army pattern swords and would have been carried by heavy cavalry regiments during the battle of waterloo in june 1815. The blade engraving style looks continental, perhaps french, dutch or belgian. At first sight i thought this was a 1796 pattern heavy cavalry dress sword, but it isnt, although it has some similarities.
The first thing to say is that, for a cavalry sword, the 1796 pattern sabre is not very long usually having around a 32 or 33 inch blade around 83cm. This thing is a beasty little sabre and i absolutely adore it. British waterloo period 1796 pattern heavy cavalry trooper. Assuming that this sword and the sword in my previous topic celtichilted heavy cavalry sword would have belonged to an officer in the heavy cavalry 18141821 horse guards, life guards, dragoon guards, 1st 6th dragoons. A rare 1796 light cavalry officers sword with regimental markings the 22nd. And the 1796 light cavalry pattern was just one of a trio of british swords to debut that year. The 1796 hcs has a dead strait 35 singleedged blade with a distinct hatchet point.
I picked one up recently and realize that its primary use was in the napoleonic wars and perhaps also in the us during the war. Stocking a wide range of antique, quality swords from britain, europe and worldwide. A secondary weapon lacking the brass butt cover and with an iron ramrod i would think this to be very much secondary to the heavy cavalry sword and big horse for smashing into the enemy. Authentic calvary, naval, and officer sword replicas. Heres a little overview of my 1796 light cavarly officers sword.
Get the best deals on british militaria swords 17841860 when you shop the largest online selection at. The 1796 heavy cavalry sword was based on the austrian 1775 pattern sword and was used by british heavy cavalry regiments such as the dragoon guards. Kult of athena swords uss4 pattern 1796 british heavy cavalry sword a robust backsword, the model 1796 cavalry sword was regarded as too heavy. For those well versed on the use of foreign blades used in the acw, does anyone know anything about their use in america, specifically the light saber pattern of 1796. The sword pictured is not the british 1796 heavy cavalry sword. Varied selection of british pattern cavalry sabers and infantry swords. The pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword was the sword used by the british heavy cavalry lifeguards, royal horse guards, dragoon guards and dragoons. Development the pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword was adopted due to the failings of its predecessor, the 1788 pattern. In two and a half decades of service, this piece was an icon of the british cavalry and of british success in the napoleonic wars. British cavalry sabers use in civil war, the pattern, 1796. The pattern 1796 light cavalry sabre is a sword that was used primarily by british light dragoons and hussars, and kings german legion light cavalry during the napoleonic wars. Kult of athena swords uss4 pattern 1796 british heavy cavalry sword a robust backsword, the model 1796 cavalry sword was regarded as too heavy for delicate, gentlemanly swordsmanship which was precisely why the regiments of dragoons, life guards and royal horse guards liked it. Established collectors offer sales of antique british cavalry swords sabres including trooper and officer, heavy and light cavalry versions of the 1788, 1796, 1821, 1822, 1853, 1864, 1882, 1908 and 1912 regulation patterns. British heavy cavalry sword 1796 pattern buy military.
The pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword is one of the most recognisable and, to the british at least, iconic swords of the napoleonic period. The pattern 1796 heavy cavalry sword was adopted due to the failings of its predecessor, the 1788 pattern. It was adopted by the prussians and used by portuguese and spanish cavalry. British cavalry sabres of the early to mid 1800s kate. Handmade swords 4 looking for a particular antique object.
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